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Post-operation physiotherapy provision comes down to 'postcode lottery'

The amount of physiotherapy available following hip and knee replacements comes down to a 'postcode lottery' according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

27 Nov 2019

Tailored acupuncture reduces pain intensity, improves quality of life in people with fibromyalgia

Nine weekly sessions of individually tailored acupuncture lessen perceived pain intensity, and improve functional capacity and quality of life, in people with the chronic pain condition, fibromyalgia, finds research published online in Acupuncture in Medicine.

16 Feb 2016

Millercare offers tips to prevent onset of deep vein thrombosis

We’re set to have one of the coldest Januarys in years. As winds batter the UK, it can be tempting to stay indoors and hide from the chill, particularly for the elderly.

18 Jan 2016

Duke specialist offers infection control measures to maintain health of pro football players

Keeping any team healthy is an important and daunting challenge, but the task is amplified in the National Football League when a bug that spreads rapidly through locker rooms and training facilities can impact an entire season.

14 Aug 2015

Detox diets useless – eat less and exercise more for good health

Detox diets may promise to help lose weight and purge the body of poisoning chemicals but the only thing that detox products will help lose is money, a British researcher says.

12 Dec 2011

Naturopathic medicine helps reduce doctors' use of prescription drugs

A new survey commissioned by the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine reveals that almost half of Ontarians treated by naturopathic doctors report naturopathic medicine has helped reduce their use of prescription drugs.

8 Sep 2011

Dangers of colon cleansing: More harm than good

According to a new study released today in the Journal of Family Practice colon cleaning may be harmful. Researchers from Georgetown University Medical School looked at 20 studies published in the last decade and found little evidence of benefit to colon cleansing. But they did find dozens of cases of problems: cramping, bloating, vomiting, electrolyte imbalance, renal failure, and even death.

1 Aug 2011

Colon cleansing can cause side effects like cramping, renal failure and death

Colon cleansing - it's been described as a natural way to enhance well-being, but Georgetown University doctors say there's no evidence to back that claim. In fact, their review of scientific literature, published today in the August issue of The Journal of Family Practice, demonstrates that colon cleansing can cause side effects ranging from cramping to renal failure and death.

1 Aug 2011

Evidence-based practice guidelines for prevention and treatment of frostbite

Frostbite can be a minor injury or a life-threatening condition. In the June issue of Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, a panel of experts has published evidence-based practice guidelines issued by the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) for the prevention and treatment of frostbite to guide clinicians and disseminate knowledge about best practices.

16 Jun 2011

Post Acute Medical plans to expand Warm Springs Rehabilitation System with two new San Antonio hospitals

Post Acute Medical today announced plans to expand the Warm Springs Rehabilitation System with two new hospitals in San Antonio.

20 Jan 2011

Grossman Burn Center moves to West Hills Hospital & Medical Center in West Hills

On Saturday, July 17, 2010, the Grossman Burn Center will relocate to West Hills Hospital & Medical Center in West Hills, CA.

17 Jul 2010

Digestive care expert Brenda Watson's website discusses bowel movements and underlying health

Digestive Care Expert Brenda Watson’s new website takes a different look at poop with “The Poop Chronicles,” an eye-opening discussion about what our bowel movements really say about our underlying health. Combining practical information with light-hearted humor, the Poop Chronicles are chock full of digestive wisdom. For example, in the world of healthy poop, size does matter.

16 Feb 2010

Doors open soon at new $360 million hospital with all-private rooms

When the doors to the new Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital open March 15, patients, their families and the community will find a health care experience unlike any other, offering the latest in medicine, technology and patient safety, integrated with wellness and prevention programs all under one roof.

25 Feb 2009

Water exercises for the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis

For patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the hip or knee, doing aerobic and stretching exercises in warm water can bring some relief from the pain and could improve daily function, a new review has found.

17 Oct 2007

New software that combines assessment and exercise prescription for people undergoing hydrotherapy

In 2001, CQU postgraduate student Sandy Dalton commenced research in Health and Human Performance (HHP) focussing on developing new computer software that combines assessment and exercise prescription for people undergoing hydrotherapy.

26 May 2004